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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1966
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Melvin Bakke of Route 2 Clifton were in Mineral Wells on Saturday May 21 to attend the Spring Fall Board of Directors Meeting of the Texas Farmers Union at the Baker Hotel.
Mr. Bakke leads Bosque County Farmers Union with a 1967 convention bid list for city submissions. The session covers membership bonuses, financial and budget reports, 1967 membership goals, districting, Rural Minister of the Year Awards, Blue Cross activities and bonuses, youth plans including Senior Youth Camp, district insurance reports, constitutional amendments, Plains Area fieldman, and county president reports.
Mr and Mrs John Rierson Sr and their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs John Madden spent eight days in Key West Florida to visit granddaughter Anita Dale Rierson. They recall Turtle steaks from a 560 pound turtle and a river scene near Chiefland. They celebrated the Riersons 47th wedding anniversary on May 18 upon returning home.
Longview announces the engagement of Judith Lynne Fisher to Carroll D. Stanford of Dallas. The couple will marry July 2 at the First Baptist Church in Longview with Dr. W. Morris Ford officiating. Judith is a Judson High School graduate, studied at Stephen F. Austin State College, and works for Glynn Pugh in Dallas. Carroll is a Crawfills Gap High School graduate, attended Sam Houston State College, and works for Texas Instruments in Dallas.
Cayote Home Demonstration Club met May 11 at Mrs W P Downey's home with 29 attendees including eight members and 21 guests. The program featured slide films by Mrs W B Oswald from Tel Aviv to New York harbor followed by a tasting of recipes and orange punch. Next gathering set for June 14 at Mrs John McMillan's residence.
Mr and Mrs Joe Holverson and Mr and Mrs Eddie Carroll of Tyler visited D C Holverson and Mrs Holverson on their way to Abilene for the three day State Optimists Convention. Joe Holverson was elected president and Mr Carroll secretary of the Tyler Optimists Club for the coming year.
An office supply offer advertises buying one dozen RF-49 extra fine point BIC pens with two dozen medium point pens free. The promotion lists a reg 10.44 value and sale price 5.88, noting Clifton Record participation.
Bosque County ASCS announces a Friday morning ballot tabulation in Meridian for the cotton allotment transfer referendum held May 16 25. Two thirds voting yes would allow transfers 1967 69. a no vote prevents transfers. A second referendum is planned for next year. The office will close Fridays 8 9 am starting June 1 to improve efficiency.
Clifton Texas residents attend the Robert E Binford Post 8553 on Riverside Drive meeting on the first and third Thursday of each month in a local veterans group notice.
Maudie Pearl Ragsdale Vicki Gandy and Bridget Burns scored 98 of 99 at the National Piano Guild Audition in Waco. Maudie Pearl and Vicki performed in the Federation Clubhouse recital on May 16 earning certificates and Guild memberships. Bridget joined the recital the next day.
Compact ad notes Swingline Tot 50 stapler packs including stapler and staples offered for 98 cents at the Clifton Record. It highlights a bargain display and urges readers to purchase locally.
Crawford Martin built a 20 year career in public service including 14 years as Hillsboro mayor and a central role in the Texas State Senate. He was unopposed for reelection twice and served as Secretary of State twice under Governor John Connally. He helped write major laws on senior citizen aid, loan shark controls, insurance reform, and education improvements under Gilmer-Aikin.
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